Transfer Talk: Manchester United and Real Madrid in Gareth Bale talks

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Manchester United and Real Madrid in Gareth Bale talks

Manchester United and Real Madrid have reached an advanced stage of talks regarding Gareth Bale, according to the Manchester Evening News.

They report that Jose Mourinho has prioritised a moved for the Wales international over Cristiano Ronaldo, who completed a transfer to Juventus this week.

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Eden Hazard are all reportedly being touted as replacements, and Bale's agent told ESPN FC that Ronaldo's departure will have no bearing on his future.

Bale, like Ronaldo, threw his future at the Santiago Bernabeu into doubt immediately after beating Liverpool in May's Champions League final.

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22.51 BST: Barcelona have made a few moves in the past few days signing midfielder Arthur from Gremio and defender Clement Lenglet from Sevilla.

The €40 million-rated midfielder has been untouchable in previous seasons for PSG but according to Le Parisien, new manager Thomas Tuchel is willing to sell the player -- who is entering the final year of his contract -- for the right price.

The 23-year-old is one of the top young French talents but drew the ire of many earlier this summer when he rejected a reserve role with France after failing to make Les Bleus' 23-man World Cup squad.

22.23 BST: It takes a special type of player to be committed enough to play for Tony Pulis.

The Middlesbrough boss is known as a tough manager to play for but is also a loyal one, who has a tendency to sign players he knows and trusts wherever he goes.

It is is no surprise then that Pulis is looking to old club West Brom for help. One player Pulis is reportedly keen on reuniting with is Matt Phillips.

The winger played for Pulis for parts of two seasons at West Brom and could be set for a move after scoring just two goals in 30 appearances for the Baggies last season in the Premier League.

21.51 BST: Updating one from earlier. It sounds as if West Ham are close to getting their man in Lazio's Felipe Anderson.

Football.london claim that West Ham and Lazio have agreed to a deal of £40 million plus add ons and that the player is set to be unveiled in the next couple of days.

West Ham continue to be awful busy as they rebuild under new manager Mauricio Pellegrini.

20.32 BST: According to French outlet RMC Sports, Watford have rejected a £30 million bid from Everton for midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.

The 25-year-old scored seven goals and added three assists in 37 games last season for the Hornets.

19.56 BST: Recent developments in the transfer market hint that Lyon could again be open to selling Nabil Fekir.

With the Mirror claiming that Lyon have opened up talks with Ajax for Hakim Ziyech, rumours are swirling that Fekir to Liverpool could be back on.

Ziyech, who impressed for Morocco during the World Cup, would be seen as a direct replacement for Fekir, leading many to believe Lyon have changed their mind and are now willing to sell the France midfielder after all.

The 25-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool in the past. Ziyech scored nine goals and delivered 17 assists last season for Ajax.

19.24 BST: Everton have yet to make any headway in their attempts to sign Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney.

If Celtic refuse to budge on the young Scotland international, the Liverpool Echo suggests the Toffees could move for Man United's Luke Shaw or Augsburg's Philipp Max.

The uber talented Shaw has fallen out of favour with Jose Mourinho at Man United while Max, who just missed out on Germany's World Cup squad, is one of the best young full-backs in the Bundesliga.

Marco Silva is still looking for recruits but time is ticking at Goodison Park.

19.06 BST: Here's a big one. Man United have been given good news in their pursuit of Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld.

Yahoo Sport UK have confirmed that Tottenham are willing to sell the Belgian defender "if the price is right." The 29-year-old Alderweireld has been linked with a move away from Spurs off and on for about a year now and is thought to be valued at around £75 million.

14.10 BST: Barcelona are remaining tight-lipped in their pursuit of Eden Hazard.

Asked about the links with Hazard and whether the fact that he has flirted with Real Madrid could affect the move, director of football Eric Abidal said: "You have to ask the player. We do not talk about players that are not ours. If we sign a player we will communicate it.

The Portugal goalkeeper joined Wolves on a free transfer after his Sporting contract was rescinded, but the club have filed a 63-page dossier to FIFA demanding the Premier League side pay £48.5 million, according to Sky Sports.

12.50 BST: TuttoMercatoWeb believe a poll was set up at Everton over whether they should sign Joao Mario from Inter Milan.

10.25 BST: West Ham have made an official approach to Sevilla for midfielder Franco Vazquez, according to Marca.

10.20 BST: The Daily Mirror have an update on Liverpool's reported pursuit of Alisson...

Widespread reports in Italy on €65m Liverpool bid for Alisson...completely wrong (unfortunately). NO bid from @LFC, no contact at all with player or club. No plans to bid at this stage either. Was some interest earlier in window, but cooled and not revived. #LFC

Fekir deal still open

Despite concerns over the playmaker's medical results, the Reds remain keen on the 24-year-old as they weigh up another offer.

Fekir has apparently secured an agreement with Jean-Michel Aulas that the Lyon president will reopen talks with Liverpool to resurrect his "dream" move.

It's thought Fekir remains available for around £53m, but his immediate priority is preparing for France's World Cup final against Croatia.

Tap-ins

- Matteo Darmian is set to leave Manchester United this summer, says TalkSport. The 28-year-old had been linked with a move to Juventus, but Inter Milan now seems a more likely destination.

- Everton are in pole position to sign Colombia World Cup star Yerry Mina, reports the Daily Mirror. The 23-year-old has struggled to hold down a regular place at Barcelona, and could leave the Nou Camp for around £21m.